Side-by-side
Norfolk vs Springfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Norfolk, VA57 | Springfield, MA45 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 45 |
| Affordability | 80 | 79 |
| Housing | 44 | 37 |
| Jobs | 37 | 23 |
| Safety | 46 | 25 |
| Climate | 100 | 73 |
| Amenities | 24 | 23 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,188 | $4,243 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,512 | $1,382 |
| Median home value | $271,900 | $222,700 |
| Median HH income | $64,017 | $51,339 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Population | 235K | 154.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 34° | 83° / 13° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 192 |